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Happy Wednesday TV fans! After watching the CW’s The 100 season 5 episode 13, I realized that sometimes all it takes is a simple life with the person we love most in the world. The days may seem routine, but they are never unfulfilling because each day is filled with hope and joy. We may sometimes feel like we need to search for something more or bigger, but perhaps what we need most is right in front of us and has been all along. Please note major spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “Damocles – Part Two,” Madi attempts to lead her people to victory with the help of Echo, Bellamy, and a surprising ally. Meanwhile, Clarke enlists the help of Diyoza to stop McCreary, Shaw is tortured in front of Raven, and Abby desperately tries to save Marcus’s life. My top 5 moments from The 100 season 5 episode 13 Season Finale are:

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“I’m saving the man that I love.”

War always has casualties and I was very worried about the fate of some of our beloved characters. After John Murphy is injured, he tells the others to leave him behind since they only have nine minutes to get to the transport ship before the missile, Damocles, hits the valley. Thanks a lot McCreary. Emori is no longer hiding her feelings for John at this point, as she tells him, “There’s no way in hell I’m going to leave the man I love behind.” Monty agrees to carry Murphy and they really wait until the last possible second to get to the ship, but luckily they are all OK for now. Meanwhile, Abby also refuses to leave the love of her life behind. Octavia confronts Abby and agrees to help her, as she gathers people to carry Marcus on a stretcher to the ship. Octavia and Abby may never be able to fully forgive each other, but Octavia helps Abby in this crucial moment. While we know that Marcus’s injuries are bad, we will have to wait to determine his fate after “Cryosleep.”

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“It’s the kiss of death.”

Octavia and Diyoza are left out of the meeting to figure out how to save everyone and Diyoza breaks the ice by telling Octavia, “Cheer up. I wasn’t invited either.” Both of these women were strong leaders, but they each had their flaws. Diyoza points out to Octavia that her “mistake was liking it. Power. It’s the kiss of death.” Octavia doesn’t disagree and comes to the realization that the valley probably wouldn’t have worked out after all. She says, “One Garden, two serpents…Eden never stood a chance,” and she is right. While we never got the chance to see if they could all co-exist in the valley, war can destroy everything. Perhaps the best thing that could have happened was for each of these leaders to step down. We know that they are strong, capable, and fearless, but it looks like we are in for quite the change.

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“Break the cycle.”

Madi is initially nervous about accepting the large responsibility of being the Commander, but she recognizes that it is something she cannot run away from. When she first appears, someone cries out, “Heda is going to save us,” and surprisingly Octavia is the first person to bow down to her. This moment is extremely important, as Octavia finally accepts that it is time to let go and pass the torch. Her time is over and she puts her full trust and faith in Madi to lead her people to victory. With Gaia’s help, Madi taps into the minds of the other Commanders to figure out what to do and comes up with a plan to save her people. When the enemy surrenders, Madi initially wants to have them executed, but Bellamy steps in and explains, “You can be better than them. You can be better than us. The choice is yours Heda.” Madi makes the courageous decision to break the cycle and understands the importance of saving them so that they can prove they deserve to be saved. Bellamy’s wise words really resonate with Madi and it looks like she has a trusted adviser by her side. Madi has a huge responsibility once everyone wakes up from Cryosleep; however, but luckily she has Bellamy and Clarke to help her.

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“She called you on the radio everyday for six years.”

Madi reminds Bellamy that he needs to forgive Clarke, but Bellamy is still clearly upset about Clarke leaving him in the fighting pits and has every right to be. Madi sheds some light on Clarke’s real feelings for Bellamy; however, and tells him about her talking to him on the radio everyday, which is a moment I have been waiting for all season. When the ship is about to close, Clarke begs Bellamy to get on board before it’s too late, but Bellamy refuses to leave his friends behind, as Murphy and the others have still not arrived. He tells her, “I can’t do that again,” clearly still feeling remorse about leaving Clarke behind after “Praimfaya.” Once everyone gets on board safely with barely a second to spare, Clarke asks Bellamy why he is not mad at her and he says, “The commander ordered me not to be,” in a heartwarming moment. While we know that Echo is still in the picture, Bellamy finally learns how Clarke feels about him, which is important. Clarke is always trying to be brave and strong for everyone else and often locks away her own feelings and desires to do what is right, but her feelings for Bellamy are real and true. I’m looking forward to seeing this explored more next season and I hope these two finally get the chance to be together because they deserve it.

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“I hope we do better there…may we meet again.”

So one of the reasons why I love this show so much is because each season finale provides the audience with a twist you never see coming. I remember being shocked every single season and season 5 was no different. After everyone realizes that they must go into “Cryosleep” for ten years to survive, it seems like we are merely going to flash forward to the future. However, I almost fell out of my chair when Monty and Harper’s teenage son, Jordan, wakes up Clarke and Bellamy. Clarke and Bellamy ask “why is it just us” and learn that Monty and Harper stayed behind on the ship and didn’t go to sleep. They left a video message for them, which walks them through everything they have done together over the years. It has been 125 years and Clarke and Bellamy learn that earth is not survivable anymore. Monty spent his entire life trying to find another way to save his friends and discovered another planet with two suns. Monty explains that they chose this life and asks Clarke and Bellamy to take care of their boy. He has the middle name “Jasper” and Monty told him all about his friends and Murphy is surprisingly his favorite, which lightens up the mood. In Monty’s final moments, he has aged quite a bit and tragically explains that Harper passed away. He holds on to a glimmer of hope that they can do better here and tells them “may we meet again.” Monty finally got to live the simple life he always wanted to even though it may not have been exactly what he had in mind. He enjoyed every single second with Harper and his child and put all of his energy into finding a “plan b” to save his friends. Monty has always flown under the radar, but he is a true hero and has saved them all. The end of the season finale shows Clarke and Bellamy looking out on the new planet, not knowing what to expect. We don’t know anything about this planet and it looks like we are in for quite the adventure. Stay tuned and I know that we willmeet again!

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Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s The 100 season 5 episode 12, I learned that sometimes we need to own up to our mistakes and do what is necessary to make things right. While we may not be able to fix everything with a good deed, the willingness to make a sacrifice to save a life should not go unnoticed. It may seem impossible to achieve, but it’s never too late to start trying to fix what may seem to be eternally broken. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In Tuesday night’s episode, “Damocles – Part One,” war is finally here and Octavia marches Wonkru into a battle they are not prepared for. Meanwhile, Clarke and Octavia attempt to tip the scale with their actions, Vincent brutally attacks Kane, and Echo does everything in her power to save Bellamy. My top 5 moments from The 100season 5 episode 12 are:

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“It’s time to end this so both our children can live happily ever after.”

War is here and McCreary will stop at nothing to obtain all of the power for himself. Echo and the others recognize that Bellamy is in some serious trouble along with the rest of Wonkru and understand that perhaps they need their true Commander to lead them through before it’s too late. It seems like McCreary is always lurking behind a corner with perfect timing to thwart everyone’s plan. Once again, Raven and Shaw have been captured, which seems to be a pretty normal occurrence for these two. Clarke saves Echo’s life and explains to McCreary that they need her, proving once again that she can think quickly on her feet. We know that McCreary will continue to be a threat to everyone, but who will be the one to take him down for good? Will Diyoza really be able to stop the father of her child before it’s too late?

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“So much for surrender.”

When Octavia marches her people into battle, McCreary’s men are beyond ready for them and begin surrounding them and taking out her people left and right. Gaia is hanging on by a thread and Bellamy reminds Octavia, “You led them here. These people are dead because of you.” While it’s clear that Bellamy still blames Octavia for everything, he now realizes that surrender is not an option. When several members of Wonkru call out that they give up, they are gunned down just the same, forcing Octavia to finally realize that she has now completely broken Wonkru. Will her people ever trust her again?

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“Now you care about Bellamy?”

I have been waiting for an encounter all season between Clarke and Echo that really boils down to who should be with Bellamy. I have always been a Bellarke fan, but Echo has been good for Bellamy and clearly cares for him deeply. Echo is angry at Clarke for betraying him and reminds her that he is still alive. Clarke tries to tell her that she always cared, but Echo seems doubtful. While these two have bigger problems to face right now, the underlying tension here cannot be ignored, as Echo is no fool and must know that Bellamy does care for Clarke. Who will he ultimately choose? I’m not sure this will be resolved this season, but we’ll have to stay tuned to find out.

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“My brother, my responsibility.”

After reality finally hits home with Octavia, she feels responsible for the defeat of her people. Gaia is injured badly and she is hiding with her brother and Indra. Octavia recognizes that she must make the ultimate sacrifice in order to help them get away safely. In a courageous moment, Octavia begins shooting at the enemy and screaming, “You are Wonkru or you are the enemy of Wonkru,” just in case anyone has forgotten their slogan. For a moment I thought that this was it for our girl Octavia and that “Blodreina” would finally fall, but Echo and the others show up with perfect timing to save the day and get them out of there. However, Octavia’s actions should not go unnoticed, as she was more than willing to give up her own life to save her brother’s. Will Bellamy finally be able to forgive her?

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“I love her so much but it’s nothing compared to how much I love you.”

The greatest moment of part one of the season finale belongs to Clarke and Madi. Clarke realizes that she cannot stand in Madi’s way and that she has to let her embrace her destiny. However, that doesn’t mean that she won’t do whatever it takes to keep her safe. We know that Clarke fears losing Madi just like she lost Lexa, but Madi reminds Clarke, “She’s not a ghost. She’s real. Betraying you is her deepest regret. She doesn’t want you to make the same mistake.” Madi tells Clarke that “life should be about more than just surviving” and she is absolutely right. Clarke understands that she must stay behind and that Echo will be by Madi’s side to help her. Madi doesn’t want to do this alone, but Clarke tells her, “You will always have me. This is how I protect you.” In a heartwarming moment, she reveals to Madi that she is the one who saved her. Madi fears that they may never see each other again, but Clarke tells her that, “I’m the Commander of death and I say we will meet again.” This moment is truly beautiful and probably my absolute favorite one of the season so far. Clarke has done everything in her power to keep her daughter safe and finally empathizes with everything her own mother has had to do. She knows that Madi is more than capable of being a strong Commander and she is finally ready to let her embrace her calling, trusting that Madi is strong, powerful, and capable. While her love for Lexa will never fade, Madi taught her about true and unconditional love. At the end of part one of the season finale, there are so many questions still unanswered. What will Clarke do to save everyone? Will Raven really end Shaw’s life? Will Marcus survive? Stay tuned for the epic conclusion of the season finale next week!

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Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s The 100 season 5 episode 11, I learned that things aren’t always how they seem. You may think you know why someone does what they do, but until all of the pieces of the puzzle come together, it’s impossible for you to put yourself in their shoes. Would you do any differently? Would you understand what is at stake for survival? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In Tuesday night’s episode, “The Dark Year,” Clarke desperately tries to save her mother’s life and learns the truth about what Wonkru had to endure. Meanwhile, Shaw tries to protect Raven, Marcus discusses next steps with Diyoza, and Madi lectures Clarke on what it means to be a hero. My top 5 moments from The 100 season 5 episode 11 are:

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“I’ll give you 24 hours to get her operating again.”

After Clarke saves Abby’s life, she is horrified to learn that she is addicted to pills and recognizes that if she takes anymore, she could die. McCreary discovers Clarke and Madi and tells her that she needs to have her mother up and running again or “you both get to watch your daughters die.” Clarke understands that it’s not just her life being threatened and takes the necessary steps to help her mother, but Madi reminds her that she is fighting on the wrong side of the war. Clarke forms an unpopular alliance with McCreary, recognizing that they both want the same thing. She tries to explain this to Madi, but Madi reminds her about what it means to lead and fight with honor.

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“I’m not fighting foryou.”

Octavia begins to march Wonkru off to war and Bellamy reminds her that she is “marching us into a massacre” and killing her own people. He talks about the importance of winning the war the right way and making a deal with Diyoza so that they can all share the valley peacefully. Octavia listens to what Bellamy has to say, but it’s clear that she is only focused on one outcome…winning. She thanks Bellamy for fighting for her and he harshly reminds her, “I’m not fighting for you. I’m fighting to get back to my family.” Octavia has always been Bellamy’s family and these words clearly impact her, but she keeps going, realizing that there is no turning back now.

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“I’m not mad at you for saving my life. I’m mad at you for making me care about yours.”

Shaw refuses to stay behind and is willing to help Raven and her friends no matter what. Raven reminds him that if he is captured, he can endanger everyone, but Shaw is willing to take that chance to protect her. Shaw shows up with perfect timing to help save the day and everyone is grateful except for Raven. When he later confronts her about it, he tells her, “Maybe you should forgive me for saving your life.” In an impulsive and passionate moment, Raven says, “I’m not mad at you for saving my life. I’m mad at you for making me care about yours,” and the two share the kiss we have all been waiting for. The tension between these two has finally been explored and I’m looking forward to see what’s next for them. However, I still see romantic sparks between Raven and Murphy, but with Emori still in the picture, I’m not sure that we can expect to see anything happen here just yet.

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“I won’t let the devil in this garden.”

When Marcus speaks to Diyoza about how this war will end, they both realize that a peaceful resolution seems out of the question now. McCreary and Octavia are both dangerous leaders, but Marcus tries to figure out which option is potentially better when he asks, “How do you choose between a monster and the devil?” Later in the episode, Marcus agrees to help McCreary, reminding everyone that he doesn’t want to let Octavia in this garden, revealing that he thinks that she is the greater threat. Marcus has spent years with Octavia and witnessed what her leadership has done to humanity. He is not about to just stand by and watch this again, hoping that he will have better luck with McCreary. Is he making the right choice or is there another way out of this?

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“She bore it so that they didn’t have to…just like you.”

In this episode, we finally get a glimpse into “The Dark Year” and truly learn and understand what Wonkru had to go through to survive. While the fighting pits seemed brutal and violent, I never realized their true purpose until Tuesday night’s episode and I have to admit that my stomach is still turning. Abby’s addiction clearly escalated because of her role in all of this, as she reveals to Clarke what they had to do to survive. “All of me for all of us,” took on a new meaning, as we learned that Wonkru was eating the meat of the people who lost in the arena. While some recognized that this was necessary to survive, others refused to resort to cannibalism and took a stand, including Marcus. Even Octavia felt that she could not force her people to do this, but Abby explained to her that it was the only real way to survive and told Octavia that she needed to take away their choice. In a horrific and heartbreaking moment, Octavia points a gun at a man who refused to eat because his brother died in the arena. She shoots and kills him to make her point and continues to do so, telling everyone that they must eat or die. After enough people died, Marcus stood up and said he would eat, swaying everyone else. After hearing Abby’s part in this and what Octavia had to convince her people to do in order to survive, Clarke is horrified, but Madi reminds her that Octavia did what Clarke did at Mount Weather. Even though Clarke says she never was a hero, Madi tells her that she is ashamed of her, searching for the Clarke who risked everything over and over again to protect her people. Will Clarke be able to find the hero within? Will Abby ever be able to truly redeem herself? Will Octavia ever be able to live with herself after all she has taken on to protect her people? Stay tuned!

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Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s The 100 season 5 episode 10, I learned that having a choice is very important and necessary for survival. It reminds us that we can choose our own path and that there is always another option to turn to. However, if you take away that choice, hope can shift to desperation, which can prove to be extremely dangerous. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In Tuesday night’s episode, “The Warriors Will,” Octavia begs for Indra and Bellamy to give her another option, but the reality begins to set in that she is going to lose one of them if they fight in the arena. Meanwhile, Madi begins experiencing memories from other Commanders and Abby’s health takes a turn for the worst, causing her to do the unthinkable. My top 5 moments from The 100season 5 episode 10 are:

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“Your disease vs. mine.”

McCreary takes away Abby’s pills when she refuses to treat him and Abby begins going through withdrawal. She recognizes that if she doesn’t take her pills soon, she could have a seizure and realizes that she will need to think outside the box to get what she needs. Abby turns to an unlikely ally in the prisoner, Vincent, who agrees to help her. Everything seems to be going according to plan until one of the guards notices the bottle and Vincent brutally attacks them, ripping out pieces of flesh with his teeth. Abby watches in horror, but focuses on getting her fix from the pills. Abby has always understood the importance of protecting the lives of others as a doctor, but she blocks out her conscience, as her addiction has now reached a new low. Will Clarke be able to save her from herself before it’s too late?

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“Give me another option.”

After Bellamy, Indra, and Gaia betray Octavia, she knows that she must put them in the arena if she is going to be respected as a leader. She understands that she needs to rule with fear especially since Madi has accepted her destiny by taking in The Flame. In a heartwarming moment, Octavia reveals to Indra that “the day you asked me to be your second was the best day of my life.” Indra reminds Octavia that the strength was already there and that she may have betrayed “Blodreina,” but she never let down “Okteivia kom Skaikru.”Octavia begs Indra to give her another option because she doesn’t want to see her family in the arena, but Indra cannot do so, still remaining a true warrior. Indra explains that she will kill Octavia’s brother and then ask Gaia to take her own life, recognizing that she will need to sacrifice herself for her daughter. Even though Octavia loves Indra, she cannot bear to lose Bellamy and desperately tries to come up with a way out of this.

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“There’s no coming back from this.”

When Octavia goes to see Bellamy, she brings up memories of their childhood and talks about games they used to play, proving that she does still have some humanity within her. Bellamy refuses to take Octavia’s advice about how to take down Indra and says that he doesn’t plan on fighting. Bellamy is not afraid of his sister and asks her what kind of leader she is and tells her that “The Red Queen” is a joke. Bellamy explains that she only has two options: she can call this off and make a deal or watch him die. Octavia realizes that she is not going to get through to her brother this way, but she still wants to save him because he is her blood. In a heartbreaking moment, she tells Bellamy that “you can’t save someone who’s already dead,” recognizing that “Okteivia kom Skaikru” is too far gone to change things and that only the ruthless reflection of “Blodreina” remains.

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“You are my child and I will protect you with my life.”

Clarke takes Madi away from Octavia, recognizing that she is in great danger now that she has accepted “The Flame.” Madi begins having vivid dreams and memories about Becca Pramheda and sees her being burned alive. Madi explains that it’s more than nightmares, as she feels what they do and is experiencing everything for herself. Madi desperately wants to return and fight, recognizing the spark within her burning brightly, but Clarke can’t bear to let anything happen to her. In a heartbreaking moment, Clarke asks Madi, “Do you see her too?” Clarke is referring to Lexa and it looks like Madi’s own ascension is bringing up some painful memories that she may not be ready to handle. It’s important for Clarke to recognize that Madi is different from Lexa; however, and may have a unique path that is necessary to protect others. Will Clarke be able to allow Madi to blossom as a leader or will she continue to stifle her destiny? It’s hard not to feel sympathetic toward Clarke in this moment, but Madi’s fate may be out of her control now.

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“Stay here and die or march with me and live.”

In the arena, Indra and Bellamy begin to fight and Octavia watches anxiously from her throne. The fight is interrupted by Monty and he announces to the entire arena that the Hydrofarm is up and running and that Octavia kept this information from them. Monty proves that a farmer can save the day just as much as a warrior and gives everyone something very important: a choice. Shouts for “Blodreina no more,” begin to be heard, but Octavia refuses to stand down. She burns the entire Hydrofarm and takes away the choice of her people, shattering their hope in the process. At the end of the episode, everyone is forced to follow Octavia to war, as “Blodreina” rises from the ashes, refusing to let “Okteivia kom Skaikru” surface anymore. War is now inevitable and there is also the threat of the worms that Clarke disposed of, which may have unforeseen consequences for everyone. Stay tuned!

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Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s The 100 season 5 episode 9 last night, I learned that sometimes we make promises we can’t keep. Ultimately, we have to do what we think is right, but at what cost? We all have someone in our lives who is worth everything. Perhaps we would sacrifice it all to protect them, but sometimes it’s necessary to step back and look at the big picture. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In Tuesday night’s episode, “Sic Semper Tyrannis,” Bellamy and Indra do what is necessary for the good of their people, recognizing that it is time for Madi to rise as the true Commander. Meanwhile, Diyoza reveals who the father of her baby is, Raven continues to grow closer to Shaw, and John Murphy reminds us why he’s good at being John Murphy. My top 5 moments from The 100 season 5 episode 9 are:

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“Maybe it’s your easygoing charm.”

Raven continues to protect Shaw and reveals some Intel that he provided her with, which actually comes in very handy. When she initially asks Shaw to come with them, he says no, but Raven refuses to give up without a fight. Shaw reveals that he doesn’t want to let anything happen to Raven, which is both sweet and commendable. It’s clear that they both have growing feelings for one another, but will they get the chance to pursue it once the war is over? Will Shaw ever truly be one of them? Raven reminds us why we adore her so much when she says to Shaw, “Come with us or we’ll kill you. How’s that for easygoing?” Shaw finally agrees, but will he end up being more of an asset or a liability?

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“It’s a girl by the way.”

The rivalry between McCreary and Diyoza has been apparent since the moment we were first introduced to their characters. After a fight breaks out between their people, McCreary goes after Diyoza and tries to eliminate her once and for all. Only he is in for a surprise when Diyoza reveals that McCreary is her unborn child’s father. Diyoza has been working with Abby on curing her people, hoping that McCreary would be dead within a week, but we now know that there is much more to their story. Is it possible that there was ever love between these two? I’m not so sure, but we’ll have to see if fatherhood agrees with McCreary. It doesn’t seem like he has a nurturing bone in his body, but perhaps he will change his tune.

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“He’s being John Murphy.”

John Murphy is back and better than ever. I much prefer him taking action as opposed to whining about his circumstances. In this episode, Murphy strategically reveals to McCreary that Abby found a cure, knowing that it would escalate the war brewing between Diyoza’s people. His plan works like a charm when they are all out in the open, but Murphy needs to get further involved when no one initiates the first attack. His poker face may suck, as Emori comically points out, but Murphy is able to execute his plan, as he strikes one of Diyoza’s men from afar, triggering the battle between them all. While Murphy is not really humble about his efforts, he is not too far off when he says that this is his “masterpiece.” If we need a fire started, one can always count on John Murphy to light the first match. Murphy is still working toward becoming a redeemed hero and agrees to stay behind with Kane to help protect Abby. We know that Murphy tends to stay where the action is and to make the difficult decisions, but it seems like he genuinely wants to protect one of his own, which is admirable. Perhaps John Murphy has finally found the spark within him to embrace his full identity as one of the good guys.

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“Bellamy, if you do this, she’ll never forgive you.”

Bellamy has been making some difficult choices and understands that you can’t always please everyone. He has poisoned his own sister and he now realizes that he needs to break his promise to Clarke, as Wonkru seems unwilling to follow Indra. Both Indra and Bellamy recognize that their only chance to stop the war is for Madi to accept her fate as the true Commander. When he reveals this plan to Clarke when she is in chains, her reaction is truly heartbreaking as she screams after him, painfully reminding him that he promised her that he would keep her safe. When Madi is approached about accepting the Flame, she realizes that Clarke does not want this for her, but worries what will happen to Clarke if she doesn’t do this. Madi is becoming more and more like Clarke every day, willing to sacrifice her potential life of freedom to save someone she truly cares about. Madi reminds Bellamy that Clarke will never forgive him, but accepts her new fate. When Madi wakes up after the Flame has bonded with her mind, she reminds a warrior that she is from the same lineage as Lexa and her words are powerful and inspiring, suggesting that she might be the very leader that Wonrku desperately needs. Unfortunately, Octavia is done with her nap and is ready to take her throne back with vengeance.

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“They made their choice.”

An unlikely partnership is formed when Clarke confronts Octavia and holds a gun at her. Octavia proves just how strong she is, as she refuses to stay unconscious after she is poisoned and is not about to let go of her role as “Blodreina” without a fight. Octavia reminds Clarke that they want the same thing and says, “The only person who wants Madi to be Commander less than me is you.” Clarke realizes that Octavia is right and works with her to stop the ascension, but they are too late. Bellamy is taken away right in front of Clarke, but Clarke is more concerned about protecting Madi in this moment. After Clarke takes out the guard who was about to begin following Madi’s commands, she runs away with her, hoping to keep her safe as long as possible. Octavia ignites the fire in Wonkru once more and they begin chanting for “Blodreina,” reminding us that war is just around the corner. Bellamy, Indra, and Gaia will need to answer for their betrayal, but as Octavia takes her seat on her throne, we finally see a look of vulnerability and humanity on her face. Indra reminded her that she felt responsible for what she let her become, but is Octavia strong enough to do what is right? Stay tuned!

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own theories and thoughts on The 100 in the comments section below. Thanks for reading and happy viewing!

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s The 100 season 5 episode 8 last night, I learned that we need to take responsibility for our actions and sometimes for the actions of those around us. Whether that means with our family or loved ones, it’s not always easy to turn against them, even if it is for their own good. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “How We Get to Peace,” Bellamy refuses to let Clarke kill his sister, but quickly realizes that something has to be done before it’s too late. Meanwhile, Diyoza reveals her secret to Marcus, Raven finds out the truth about Abby, and Murphy reminds us why he is so good at surviving. My top 5 moments from The 100 season 5 episode 8 are:

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“You give me hope.”

After Murphy attempts to trade McCreary for Raven, Diyoza realizes that this could be the answer to all of her problems. She explains to Marcus that if Murphy kills McCreary this would solve her internal problem and that taking out the “Red Queen,” Octavia, would solve her external issue at hand. Even though Diyoza explains that she is trying to work toward peace, Marcus reminds her that it seems like “we are trading one dictator for another.” Later on, Diyoza reveals to Marcus that she is pregnant and actually shows a softer side, after he tells her what the valley could look like once they actually try to settle down there and live there. She tells him, “you give me hope,” and Marcus suggests that it is a good name. Even though Diyoza has finally revealed a side of vulnerability and humanity, we know that she will stop at nothing to achieve her goal. But what will happen now that McCreary has made his way back to the valley? Will he threaten all that she has tried to accomplish?

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“Let’s show them how to live.”

Monty tries working on using the algae to build up the farm near the bunker, but everyone else seems more fascinated with the war approaching and what their plan will be and who they will need to take out in order to achieve it. Monty breaks down to Harper and says, “I don’t want to take lives to save them.”Harper reminds him that “everyone dies,” but that they have the opportunity to show them how to live. In a heartwarming moment, Harper lets Monty know that when everyone marches off to war, she will stay behind with him and they can live together peacefully. And who said being a farmer was boring? It’s nice to get a gentle reminder of why we love Monty and Harper together so much. Even with all of the chaos and destruction going on around them, they worry about what’s truly important…each other.

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“This is the John Murphy I fell in love with.”

After Diyoza doesn’t agree to Murphy’s terms, McCreary lets him know that he is willing to make a deal with him that will help him get Raven back. Murphy agrees, but Emori is not so sure that they can trust him. While she is absolutely right, Murphy recognizes that they “want the same thing, to survive.” The plan seems to be working so far at the end of the episode, when McCreary walks them into the camp as prisoners, but will he turn on Murphy as soon as he gets what he wants? Emori reminds Murphy that this is the man she fell in love with, but she is still hesitant to open her heart up to him again because she worries about what will happen afterwards when there is no threat to their survival. Will Murphy resort back to his old ways or is this path toward becoming the redeemed hero truly possible for him? We’ll have to stay tuned, but I have to admit that I absolutely agree with Emori and that this is the John Murphy who I fell in love with as well. Welcome back Murphy!

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“Have you ever loved someone so much that no matter what they do to you or themselves, you take it?”

Abby begins making progress on finding a cure for Diyoza’s men, but soon realizes that she needs Raven’s engineering skills to make it a reality. After they are reunited, Raven tries to find out why Abby is helping them and asks if they are threatening her life. She soon discovers Abby’s addiction and refuses to help her. In an emotional moment, she says to Abby, “Don’t you talk to me about pain.” Raven has dealt with a lot of pain over the seasons, emotionally and physically, and it’s hard not to be sympathetic toward her here. Raven explains that she will not help Abby get her next fix, but Abby activates the collar to force her to help. Even though Abby says that she is sorry, it’s truly painful to watch this moment, as Raven loses her faith in the one person who has always been by her side. Later on, Echo reminds Raven that they will need to eliminate Shaw, but Raven is having doubts about going through with this as well. It’s clear that Raven has formed a connection to Shaw as she later asks him, “Have you ever loved someone so much that no matter what they do to you or themselves, you take it?” Shaw immediately recognizes that Raven is talking about a parent and she confides in him that her mother drank herself to death, which makes her moment with Abby even more heartbreaking. Shaw and Raven’s hands linger near each other, suggesting a shared moment here, as he answers her question and tells her that he has loved someone that way. Will Raven be able to follow through with the plan to eliminate Shaw or will she double cross Echo to protect him?

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“My sister. My responsibility.”

Clarke tries to get Bellamy to see the big picture in an effort to protect Madi from Octavia, but Bellamy reminds everyone that “we are not killing my sister.” Octavia proves to be even more dangerous, however; when she doesn’t fall for their plan to stop the war by destroying the worms, when they take out Cooper in a gruesome way. They say that you have to sacrifice the few for the many, but this act made my skin crawl. When Octavia discovers Cooper’s body, she doesn’t believe that this is an accident and explains that they were actually using the eggs from the worms and takes Clarke away for treason. Clarke pleads with Bellamy to keep Madi safe and he promises her that he will, which brings even more hope to Bellarke fans everywhere. Later on, Octavia expects Bellamy to beg and reminds him that once again he is here to protect a traitor who he is in love with. When Bellamy doesn’t deny his feelings for Clarke, I was beyond ecstatic. But first we have to get her out of there alive for them to get a chance to see this through. Bellamy shows off his own skills and doses the rations they share with algae, which will put Octavia in a coma. He tells her that he loves her right before he does this, but he knows that this is the only way to help stop the war. Even though Octavia is not dead, Bellamy felt like he was the only one who could do this since she is his responsibility. Now that the Red Queen is out cold, what will be the next move of Wonkru? Will the need for a Commander expose Madi? We’ll have to wait 2 weeks for a new episode, but I can’t wait! Stay tuned!

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own theories and thoughts on The 100 in the comments section below. Thanks for reading and happy viewing!

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s The 100 season 5 episode 7 last night, I learned that “acceptable losses” are a necessity in war, but how do you know when you have gone too far? Once you cross that imaginary line between right and wrong, there may be no coming back. So do we compromise who we are and what we stand for to win or do we make sacrifices and do things the hard way to keep our integrity intact? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “Acceptable Losses,” Marcus is concerned about Abby’s ability to function as a doctor because of her addiction. Meanwhile, Clarke tells Madi to hold back in training to keep her safe, Raven has second thoughts about a necessary decision, and Monty receives an emotional message from an old friend. My top 5 moments from The 100 season 5 episode 7 are:

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“It’s time for Wonkru to go home.”

Clarke and Bellamy discover that someone in Wonkru has been trying to breed the worms utilizing human hosts. At first they come across dead bodies, but soon discover that one of the bodies is being kept alive, which is beyond horrifying. Octavia plans on using the worms in defectors so she can take out everyone in Shadow Valley. Clarke explains that “desperation has a way of making the unimaginable a necessity,” but this plan seems beyond dangerous. Clarke and Bellamy inform Indra about what is going on, hoping that she can get through to Octavia, but Octavia explains that she is completely aware and that this was her idea. Octavia is ready to win the war and give up “acceptable losses,” but it seems like any source of goodness within her has completely evaporated.

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“I’ve been meaning to give this to you.”

In this episode, Clarke gives Monty the letter she found from Jasper shortly after Praimfaya occurred. She explains that she did not open the letter even though she wanted to. It seems like this note has perfect timing, as it really strikes a nerve with Monty. He reads several parts aloud and reveals that Jasper thought that human beings were the problem and that there would always be another war. When Monty sees the measures everyone is willing to take to win the war, he tells his friends that Jasper was right all along and that maybe they do not deserve the last piece of livable earth after all. While this moment is heartbreaking for Monty, it’s about time he got some screen time. It seems like he has been fading into the void of forgotten secondary characters for too long and I would like to see him take matters into his own hands and really make an impact, but will anyone heed his warning?

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“How could you be loyal to someone who collars people like animals?”

Back in Shadow Valley, Echo tries to work with Raven so that they can get the eye down according to Bellamy’s plan, but Raven is having second thoughts about betraying Shaw. Echo gets Diyoza’s attention when she has Raven prove that Shaw was the one to take down the missiles while they insert the drive with this sleight of hand. Later on we see that Shaw is now a prisoner as well, but Raven can barely look him in the eye. Her guilt is weighing on her conscience, but is it perhaps because there are some other feelings present as well? Could Shaw be a potential romantic interest for Raven?

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“Be the last.”

Clarke and Gaia try to protect Madi by informing her not to try her hardest during training. While Madi seems initially confused by this, she does as she is told but makes it too obvious. Gaia shows Madi the flame and tells her that she will never force it on her, but it’s clear that Madi will eventually need to accept her destiny as “The Commander” sooner or later. When Octavia asks to see her fight, Madi makes the conscious decision to put forth all of her effort, proving to be a strong fighter with a lot of potential. Octavia asks her to be her “second” and Madi agrees to Clarke’s dismay. Clarke does not oppose Octavia publicly, but later radios to Diyoza to make a deal and tells Bellamy and the others that they will need to take out Octavia, knowing that she will never agree to any kind of compromise. Will Bellamy be able to stand by and let this happen to his sister? Will Clarke be able to get Octavia to surrender without killing her? We will have to stay tuned, but Clarke is ready to do what is necessary to protect Madi and her friends no matter what.

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“I’d walk through fire for you. I’d die for you…choose.”

After Abby loses a patient who was shot, Marcus is beyond concerned when he sees that Abby is still extremely dependent on her pills. He reminds Abby that this was supposed to be their second chance and that people are dying. Abby tells him that she did everything she could, but Marcus feels it wasn’t enough. Marcus reminds Abby that he would walk through fire for her and die for her, but that he refuses to stand by and watch her kill herself. He tells her to choose between him and the pills, but they are interrupted by Diyoza before Abby can give him an answer. Marcus clearly cares about Abby more than anything or anyone, but will he finally be able to get through to her? Later on, Abby gets ready to examine Diyoza after telling her that the disease is present among 75 percent of her people. We are all in for a shock and learn that Diyoza is pregnant. As I think back to the other seasons, I believe Diyoza is the first character that we have seen pregnant on earth. While there are still many unanswered questions surrounding this revelation, it certainly throws another twist in there that we did not see coming.

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own theories and thoughts on The 100 in the comments section below. Thanks for reading and happy viewing!